Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

•               Independently undertakes Spirometry and reversibility testing in a variety of clinical settings and competently interprets results.

•               Undertakes with indirect supervision routine respiratory physiology procedures including full pulmonary function testing (dynamic and static lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchodilator response), pulse oximetry, overnight pulse oximetry (screening for sleep disordered breathing) MIP/MEP/SNIP, exhaled nitric oxide tests, field walking tests (6MWT,ISWT), limited respiratory sleep studies (equipment set up and issue), annual CPAP follow up.

•               The post holder will be expected to support and assist senior physiologists when performing more advanced and specialised procedures.

•               To provide accurate technical reports.

•               To develop and maintain knowledge and skills.

•               To provide assistance with other procedures performed within the respiratory centre and local health economy. Post assessment home oxygen visits and Cystic Fibrosis service.

•               Assist with audit and research activity.

Managerial and Organisational

•               To supervise and train assistant respiratory physiologists in performing spirometry to recognised national standards. To assist with spirometry training courses/teaching.

•               To undertake/supervise cleaning responsibilities within the respiratory centre.

•               To support the lead respiratory physiologist in the overall delivery of patient focussed services.

•               Contribute to the day to day running of the department, including appointment provision, stock control and ordering, quality control measurements, equipment and consumables purchase.

•               Ensure data collection is accurate and timely.

Professional Development

•               To undertake personal development review / continual professional development.

•               To undertake any additional training required to perform the duties of the post.

•               Adopt a professional and flexible approach to the needs of the department and those of the trust.

Other duties

•               To use and maintain IT systems including locally built databases, e-referral and third party software.

•               To keep senior staff informed of all matters which may affect service continuity.

•               To be familiar and adhere to all trust policies and procedures with relation to the role.